This week we suggest talking with your kids about what they are creating through tech and in their screen time.
Do you know that only 3% of preteens and teens are actually creating content on their screens as opposed to passively clicking, scrolling and gaming?
Ask your family which creative apps they like? Have they ever used Garage Band? Created a movie in iMovie? What other creative apps and programs do they know about. Brainstorm with them.
While you do build things through video games, this was not considered content creation in the study, How does your family feel about that?
As well as our weekly blog, we publish videos like this one every week on the Screenagers YouTube channel
This week we suggest talking with your kids about what they are creating through tech and in their screen time.
Do you know that only 3% of preteens and teens are actually creating content on their screens as opposed to passively clicking, scrolling and gaming?
Ask your family which creative apps they like? Have they ever used Garage Band? Created a movie in iMovie? What other creative apps and programs do they know about. Brainstorm with them.
While you do build things through video games, this was not considered content creation in the study, How does your family feel about that?
As well as our weekly blog, we publish videos like this one every week on the Screenagers YouTube channel
Today I offer over 30 tech-free gift ideas for kids of all ages, including my #1 favorite gift I will be giving my kids. You will notice an absence of book recommendations, but that is because I am working on a full list of suggestions, so for now I hope this list gives you inspiration for creative, tech-free gifts for the holidays!
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I often talk about using tech (laptops, phones, etc.) as a tool, treat, or talking device. An effective way to model screen-time choices is to say out loud in front of your kids when you are using a device as a tool, treat, or talking device. As we enter summertime, I have been reflecting on the creation of family memories and that when we shake up things, we stack the cards in favor of lasting memories. Using tech in clever ways can help make memories. Today, I share some fun ideas for summer activities.
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Our unique Tech-Free Gift Guide offers a refreshing escape from digital overload, presenting a handpicked selection of imaginative gifts. From culinary adventures and creative arts to educational magazines and physical activities, we emphasize experiences that foster family bonding, creativity, and healthy habits. The guide includes community-building ideas like mural painting and beekeeping, encouraging children and teens to engage in enriching, screen-free activities while creating lasting memories and developing new skills.
READ MORE >for more like this, DR. DELANEY RUSTON'S NEW BOOK, PARENTING IN THE SCREEN AGE, IS THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR TODAY’S PARENTS. WITH INSIGHTS ON SCREEN TIME FROM RESEARCHERS, INPUT FROM KIDS & TEENS, THIS BOOK IS PACKED WITH SOLUTIONS FOR HOW TO START AND SUSTAIN PRODUCTIVE FAMILY TALKS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND IT’S IMPACT ON OUR MENTAL WELLBEING.
